The Subliminals
Years Active: 1998 — 2001
Post-rock four-piece The Subliminals, led by Simon Maclaren, released just two Flying Nun recordings during their short-lived run — The Crystal Chain EP and United State. The latter album was dubbed the best local rock album in years by music journalist Grant Smithies.
Overview
Singer/songwriter Simon Maclaren formed sonic rockers the Subliminals after his stint in Loves Ugly Children. But after only two recordings in the space of a couple of years, the band were no more. The Crystal Chain EP (1999) and the album United States (2000) were much acclaimed however, with Sunday Star Times music critic Grant Smithies describing United States as "the best local rock album in years". Subliminals drummer Brendan Moran later went on to join fellow Flying Nun act The Hasselhoff Experiment.
